Benedict XVI’s Wisdom
A little wisdom from Diener eurer Freude by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Apr 26
Losing our Religion?
Another opinion article that seems to stress the whole Jesus hates religion falsehood. Craig Groeschel, pastor of the nation’s second largest church, LifeChurch.tv, comments on the increase in unaffiliated church-goers.
Co-Workers of the Truth: Meditation of the Day
"Father" - with this word I express my certainty that someone is there who hears me, who never leaves me alone, who is always present.
Mar 26
Who is on God’s Side in Marriage Debate?
I have found the CNN Belief Blog to be good for some entertainment value at times. This story caught my eye this morning:
Washington (CNN) - As the Supreme Court considers two major same-sex marriage cases that could change marriage in the United States, religious leaders on both sides of the debate believe they are on God's side of the contentious issue.
Mar 20
Consistent Opposition to the Death Penalty
In an article on the National Catholic Report, the author asks why the Church places more emphasis on abortion than the death penalty. He ultimately succumbs to several errors and misunderstanding of Church teaching by placing a value on life that is measured by development and not the mere fact that life obtains its value from conception. Hence his comparison of death row inmates "who have been around for years" versus "a bundle of cells that one day may be born". It is error such as this that clouds issues and makes it more difficult for the Church to make Her proper position known. When we can all play on the same field using the same rules, then we can rightly address the death penalty while also fervently defending the rights of the unborn.
Mar 15
Three Popes and Three Theological Virtues
Everyone has a journey. Some go only so far as the mailbox, others "all the way round the world" as Chesterton once put it. For me, I didn't go too far, but far enough. Although I am a Cradle Catholic, I am also a revert.
Mar 11
The More You Know…
This reminds me of those "The More You Know" commercials. From the National Catholic Register, the following article shows, in the words of the author, that the "more Catholics are involved in their faith, the more informed they are on Church teaching".
Mar 11
Conclave Evangelization
We are all called to evangelize both non-Catholic Christians and non-Christians alike. The upcoming Conclave provides a great opportunity to explain our faith and show the true everlasting beauty of Christ's Church. So if you happen to hear someone ask a question or make a statement about the upcoming election of the Pope, use it as an opportunity to explain the faith. This post has some hints.
Mar 8
Do you accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior?
The question of questions. The one question that usually draws puzzling looks from Catholics. To an evangelical, this bewilderment becomes proof that Catholics don't have a personal relationship with Christ and feeds the idea that Catholics aren't real Christians and can't be saved. I would like to offer my view on why this question is so puzzling to Catholics and therefore draws such a stuttering reaction.
Mar 1
Book Review: Mere Christianity
Mere Christianity is by far one of the best books in modern Christian literature that delves into the basics such as the case for God, Christ and the transformative power of the Christian life.